Mission Indradhanush | Vaccine-Preventable Diseases - Monitoring and Evaluation - Key Objectives of Mission Indradhanush
Mission Indradhanush Mission Indradhanush is an immunization program launched by the Government of India in December 2014. The mission aims to immunize all children under the age of two years and pregnant women against seven vaccine-preventable diseases. The term "Indradhanush" translates to "rainbow" in English, symbolizing the seven colors of the rainbow, each representing one of the seven diseases targeted by the program. Key Objectives of Mission Indradhanush: 1. Immunization Coverage: The primary goal of Mission Indradhanush is to increase the immunization coverage rates among children and pregnant women. The program aims to ensure that every child and pregnant woman receives the necessary vaccines to protect against deadly diseases. 2. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: The mission targets seven vaccine-preventable diseases: diphtheria, whooping cough (Pertussis), tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles, and hepatitis B. Vaccines are administered to protect ind...